YUNKA - Nikkei Cuisine & Cocktails

The food and atmosphere are amazing. Most of the staff were also incredibly friendly, from the guards outside to the team at the front entrance. Unfortunately, the service from our assigned waiter completely ruined the experience. He had a terrible attitude from the start. We honestly felt discriminated against, especially after seeing how exceptionally friendly he was to the white diners right next to us, while being incredibly rude and dismissive to our table of Asian customers. Because of this obvious racial bias from the server, I absolutely would not recommend this place.

My 2nd Nikkei Cuisine in HCM. 1st was at the JW Marriott Can’t compare. They have their own niche. Lead by Mr Loi (an old friend of 10+ years) who is the Ops Mgr here. The dishes are very flavorful and have a very unique blend of Vietnamese and Peruvian ingredients. The atmosphere and the decor is very high-quality. At 9 PM there are a variety of music entertainment with live DJ., a violinist and dancers to keep you entertained Very satisfied with this restaurant and definitely will come back again and recommend others

Japanese and Peruvian fusion cuisine at its finest. Amazing food complemented by the restaurant’s beautifully renovated space. Ambience 💯. Special mention to Lucy for her outstanding hospitality and attentive service, which elevated the entire experience! Please give her a raise! A true hidden gem that is on its way to earn a Michelin star. Highly recommended!

Delicious!! Happy hour drinks were great and the menu drinks were delicious as well! The atmosphere is intimate and trendy. It’s on the second floor of the building, and presents as an elevated atmosphere. The real star of the show is the food. We (group of 4) came for a few drinks and ended up trying the majority of the menu. It is all served in a shareable style, the service is excellent! Huy is a stud and helped us pick the best food! We have already made a reservation for tomorrow!

UPDATE JUNE 2026 Still excellent, with professional and efficient service. Overall a very good place to spend an evening. -------- The owners of this place have managed one of the most difficult tricks in evening hospitality. Yunka is an excellent quality Japanese-inspired restaurant with western accents from 7pm onwards. Around 9.30pm it starts to ever so slowly morph into a music centric gastrobar, and then progresses into a full-on club, complete with DJ selected house music, flowing drinks, and late night clubbers. Amazing place.